In-person visits to your doctor better than telehealth, study finds
A new study finds that in-person visits are superior to telehealth when it comes to patient follow-up.
Black patients have less access to anti-obesity drugs, data shows
According to data, while Black people are much more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes, white people are four times more likely to get a prescription.
Study: Hearing aids could reduce risk of falling in seniors with hearing loss
There may be an easy way for seniors with hearing loss to reduce their risk of falling - hearing aids.
Research finds women who sleep less are at higher risk for diabetes
Getting just a little less sleep a night could increase the risk of diabetes in women.
Study: COVID cut life expectancy but women continue to live longer than men
Women are now estimated to live nearly six years longer than men, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Could magic mushrooms help terminally ill patients before death?
According to The Boston Globe, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is conducting a small trial, giving the drug to patients in hospice care.
Study: Avocados could help reduce risk of diabetes
A new study found that eating avocados may improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Weight loss drug Wegovy could benefit hearts of people with type 2 diabetes
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine has found a significant heart benefit for people taking a popular weight loss drug.
Healthy work-life balance can benefit the heart, research shows
New research shows a healthy work-life balance can benefit the heart.
COVID, flu, and RSV - what if you get more than one at the same time?
This winter will likely bring a sharp rise in three big respiratory infections but some are wondering what happens if you get more than one infection at a time.
Annual lung cancer screenings could improve chance of survival, study finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and more than half of patients will die within one year of diagnosis.
Experts warn against TikTok trend of not washing hair for weeks at a time
Influencers are telling subscribers to avoid washing their hair for days but in some cases, this could be harmful.
Person on UMass Boston campus diagnosed with tuberculosis
A person on the UMass Boston campus in South Boston has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis.
X-ray aprons at dentist may do more harm than good, experts say
If you've ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you've had a heavy lead apron draped over you to reduce radiation exposure to other body parts.
People over 50 lost brain power during pandemic, research suggests
Older adults may have lost brain power during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if they were not infected.